Jennie Daly, chief executive of housebuilding giant Taylor Wimpey, is to become chair of housebuilders’ sustainability network the Future Homes Hub in June.
Jennie Daly, Taylor Wimpey chief executive
Daly will take over from Barratt Redrow chief executive David Thomas, who was appointed in 2022 as the inaugural chair.
The hub is an independent organisation established to bring the homebuilding industry together with the aim of accelerating an “effective transition to building high-quality zero carbon and sustainable homes at scale”.
Last year, it published a Net Zero Transition Plan for the new homes sector, setting out a framework for decarbonising new homes.
The hub also launched the Homes for Nature commitment, making nature-friendly measures such as bird-nesting bricks and hedgehog highways the standard on new developments.
“I am looking forward to taking on the role of chair of the Hub and working with builders of all sizes, the wider value chain and with the government to help meet the challenges ahead,” she said.
“It is fundamentally important that the homes and places we build are sustainable, affordable, and provide the foundations for people, communities and nature to thrive in the long term. It is good for business, customers and for the environment.
“The Future Homes Hub has established itself as a central mechanism for bringing policymakers and the new homes sector together to inform and deliver on future standards.”
Thomas added: “I am immensely proud of the work the Future Homes Hub has done to support the sector, driving a collaborative culture, supporting SMEs and developing solutions that work for customers and the environment.
“As we face new challenges in the years ahead, Jennie is ideally placed to help lead the Hub through this next phase.”
Future Homes Hub chief executive Ed Lockhart said: “I am delighted that Jennie has been appointed as the next chair of the Future Homes Hub.
“She brings vast knowledge and expertise, as well as extensive experience of engaging across both central and local government. I look forward to working together to help the sector deliver more high-quality sustainable homes and communities.”
Property Week understands the Future Homes Standard will be published later this quarter.
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